Mary Ann Steam Engine

The Mary Ann is a replica of the first steam engine built in Queensland in 1873 at John Walker and Co's Union Foundry. It steams through the park along the rail tracks which were laid to service the wharves and Walker's Foundry. The Mary Ann operates on Thursdays in conjunction with the Maryborough Heritage City Markets and the last Sunday of the month with the Sunday in the Park festivities.

Entry Costs

Entry

Cost AUD

Valid From

Inclusions

Adult

$3.00

1 June 2008 – 30 June 2015

Child

$2.00

1 June 2008 – 30 June 2015

Family

$7.00

1 June 2008 – 30 June 2015

Family covers two adults and four children.

Open Times

Note: Open 0900 until 1300 Thursday. Open 0900 until 1200 last Sunday of each month.

Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort opened its doors in 1978 to the traveller and adventure seeker. Today it is a place where you can relax or venture out to enjoy the many activities the resort has to offer.
Horse riding on the 1660 acre property is the most popular attraction. The resort has over 50 gentle, well-mannered horses to choose from, so all ages and levels of experience are suitably catered for.
Then there is water skiing, knee and wake boarding, tube riding or floating through the air attached to a parasail on the resort's own 17 acre lake. All of these action activities are great fun. Also operating on the resort is paintball and a cable wakeboard park.
The meals are plentiful and tasty, the three star air conditioned ensuite accommodation is very comfortable and welcomes you each night. Naturally the resort has tennis and volleyball courts, swimming pool and an Olympic size trampoline for a classic workout.
Apart from holidays, the resort is popular for weddings, live in seminars, trade functions, parties and day visitors.

At the Wallace, they provide an array of accommodation, with options bound to meet your quality and value expectations. Their specialty is to provide self-contained accommodation, whether you are working in Maryborough on a job, visiting family or friends, holidaying in the area, attending an event or simply stopping off on a long journey.
They cater for families, groups, pet owners and those travelling with their own caravan or RV. Your stay is enhanced with free wifi, group meeting facilities, a pool, laundries and an adjacent restaurant where you can even put your meals on your tab.
With 30 cabins, 10 motel units and a further seven acres of caravan or RV sites, there's a combination to suit your taste and budget. Their philosophy is simple: Good quality, quiet accommodation where you are left alone to enjoy yourself. The longer you stay, the sharper their rates and the bigger the group, the larger the discount.
They pride themselves on providing as much or as little information you would like on their Heritage City and the surrounding region to ensure your free time is never dull or your work day is as productive as it can be.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Huntsville Caravan Park, set on the banks of the Mary River in Maryborough. Located just five minutes from the town centre, golf course, bowling greens, RSL Club, and opposite a shopping centre and 500 metres to boat ramp.
Huntsville Caravan Park boasts clean amenities blocks and laundry with washing machines, troughs, dryer, ironing board and separate babies bathroom.

Flora Alba Cottage is light and bright, with French doors opening from the bedroom and living room on to a sunny verandah that overlooks the pool. Silky oak timber and coloured glass feature in the traditional country style decor of the mini Queenslander which is ideally suited to couples.
Families are catered for in Jacaranda on Pallas which is a three bedroom Queenslander home tastefully decorated in 'shabby chic'. A huge deck in the tree tops doubles as outdoor dining and play-pen for your children and four legged family.
Both are nestled in the lush tropical gardens where you can enjoy glimpses of the local native birds and butterflies and cool off in the delightful pool.
As a Heritage Town, Maryborough is rich in architectural attractions, not to mention streets of Queenslander-style homes of quite exceptional quality. Hervey Bay, with access to seasonal whale watching and magnificent Fraser Island, is just a 30 minute drive from Flora Alba Cottage. Your host, Maureen, can advise guests on the best tours, sights and restaurants in the Fraser Coast region.
A few days at Flora Alba and Jacaranda is, indeed, a tonic for the soul.

The Carriers Arms Hotel Motel is in the heart of Maryborough and boasts 38 motel units, TAB, Keno, Pokies, Carriers Cellars Liquor Barn, family bistro and live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. The complex trades seven days a week, 363 days a year.
The accommodation is clean, quiet and very comfortable. All rooms have reverse cycle air-conditioners, wireless broadband access, Austar, hairdryers, ironing facilities, as well as a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.
There is also a swimming pool and children's room, so the kids can play while parents relax and enjoy their stay.

Blue Shades Motel offers a variety of rooms to suit your taste and or budget. There are 35 rooms in total. Choose from standard, business or executive rooms. All rooms have 32 inch LCD televisions and Austar offers three sports channels, three movie channels, and more.
Extreme pride is taken by the team at The Blue Shades Motel to ensure you have the highest standard of comfort and cleanliness. Breakfast and Dinner are available for room service. There is a friendly pub across the road from the motel that has meals Monday to Saturday nights.

Eco Queenslander is a multi-award winning and sustainable family holiday home located in Maryborough, one of Queensland oldest towns on the Fraser Coast. Eco Queenslander accommodates two adults and three children maximum and is an ideal base for touring the Fraser Coast region which is home to three of the top five RACQ's 150 Must Do's in Queensland! Fraser Island, Portside in Maryborough and Whale watching. The Great Barrier Reef is also at their doorstep with day trips to Lady Elliot Island. Day tours and packages which include accommodation and tours can be booked from Eco Queenslander.
Eco Queenslander is a classic and quaint, craftsman built home which retains many of its original features: fretwork, polished timber floors, French doors, high moulded ceilings, casement windows with elaborate glass, claw-foot bath, etc. The house was fully restored and refurbished in 2009. Eco Queenslander, located in a quiet street, is tastefully decorated with special attention given to making your stay comfortable and maximising your wellbeing.
At Eco Queenslander English, French and Spanish are spoken. French and English languages classes and immersion weekends/weeks organised on request; visit the web site for more information.

Located in the Heritage City of Maryborough, the Arkana Motel offers superb accommodation. Conveniently located minutes from the city centre, the Arkana Motel is the perfect base to explore the Fraser Coast.
The staff at Arkana Motel pride themselves on giving their guests quality, friendly service in an exceptionally clean and comfortable environment. There are 30 standard, deluxe and family rooms all situated on the ground floor with ample parking right outside your door. Ideal for holiday makers, coach groups and business people. The Arkana Motel can provide you with a beautifully cooked breakfast delivered right to your room.
Adjacent to Fraser Island, and only 20 minutes from beautiful Hervey Bay, the friendly staff can help you with all your tour needs. Whale watching tours can be arranged during the July to October migration.

McNevins Maryborough Motel is the perfect base for corporate and leisure travellers in the Fraser Coast region. They are located a few minutes walk from Maryborough's central business district, on the road to popular Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. Bundaberg and the hinterland are within a one-hour drive. The Brolga Theatre and beautiful riverside parklands are a short stroll away.
McNevins is ideal for tourists, holiday makers and business travellers. With 50 spacious triple sheeted suites and rooms, Sails licensed restaurant, Glasshouse breakfast cafe and conference facilities, they can cater for large leisure and business groups. The recently refurbished rooms and friendly atmosphere make McNevins particularly popular with business travellers. Their licensed 'Sails' restaurant and function room provides modern cuisine in an elegant setting, and is an ideal venue for special occasions, weddings and celebrations. Meeting and conference facilities are also available.
Austar television and free high speed WIFI is available throughout the property.

The Cara Motel in Maryborough offers clean, spacious accommodation, reverse cycle air conditioned suites, all on ground level, in a quiet environment; the ideal corporate and family motel, with free wi-fi broadband internet and free12 channel Foxtel for your convenience.
It is minutes from all attractions, including the Brolga Theatre, Conference Centre, shops, golf course, hockey fields and sporting grounds. The Maryborough Show Grounds are two kilometres away.
Cara Motel hosts, Rita, Imre and their dog Hamish are known for their exceptionally friendly service delivered in a professional manner, ensuring an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The Cara Motel is the perfect base from which to explore the region close to Fraser Island and Hervey Bay.

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